UH-60a PPC Program Publisher's Description

This program quickly and easily calculates a U.S. Army Performance Planning Card for the UH-60a Blackhawk helicopter.

Updated to include many portions of the new TC 1-212 procedures:

Maximum hover height

Maximum RBS angle

Critical Torque

Maximum SE Torque - Cruise

Zero Fuel Weight

HIT Check

MTF HIT Baseline

MTF Autorotation RPM

MTF Maximum Power Computations (ETF)

The Program Inputs Include:

FAT

PA

GWt

ETF

Wheel Height

Drag

Dual & Single-Engine IAS

Engine Anti-Ice

Cabin Heater

HIRSS mode

Hover Outputs:

Torque Ratio

Maximum Troque

Maximum Gwt IGE/OGE

Go/No-Go Torque IGE/OGE

Hover Torque

Cruise Outputs:

Critical Torque

Maximum SE Torque

Cruise Power

Cruise Fuel Flow

Cruise TAS

Maximum Range & Endurance IAS

Single-Engine Minimum/Maximum IAS

Single-Engine Maximum Gwt

Vne

Miscellaneous Outputs:

Density Altitude

Retreating Blade Stall Onset

Turbulence Pentration IAS

Maximum Rate of Climb IAS & FPM

Starter Limits

B/U Hydraulic Pump Limits

Range and Endurance [time & distance]

Maximum OGE Hover Height

Zero Fuel Weight

The algorithms used in this program have been extensively tested to ensure accuracy, however it is acknowledged that errors and omissions do exist. In all cases of discrepancies, the aircraft Operator's Manual and the pilot's best judgement are the final authority for resolving any disparities. Use this program at your own risk.